The first batch comprises of 183 acts from 27 countries that will play in downtown Austin in the spring. Last year, more than 25,000 people saw 2,278 acts at the six-day festival and music conference.

INVSN is perhaps the most interesting act from the first announcement. Featuring Refused and International Noise Conspiracy frontman Dennis Lyxzen, the band are currently on a U.S tour promoting their self-titled debut album.

Elsewhere, Dum Dum Girls drummer Sandra Vu brings her new band SISU to the festival, while Brooklyn band Deidre and the Dark, Avi Buffalo from Los Angeles and Ohio's Jessica Lea Mayfield will also perform.